Erran Baron Cohen Presents: Songs In The Key Of Hanukkah

Erran Baron Cohen

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 18, 2008)
• Original Release Date: November 18, 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Watertower Music
• ASIN: B001FZ0AAY
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #7,461 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

Product Description

"Songs In The Key Of Hanukkah" was created and produced by composer and multi-instrumentalist Erran Baron Cohen, brother of Ali G and Borat creator Sacha Baron Cohen. Baron Cohen scored the original music for his brother s film, Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (in which he rewrote the Kazakhstani national anthem), as well as his hit TV series, Da Ali G Show, where he collaborated with the likes of Chrissie Hynde, Travis , and Supergrass among others. The record is indeed a collection of songs that brings the ancient music of Hanukkah kicking and screaming straight into the 21st Century. Recorded in London, Berlin and Tel Aviv, the songs combine klezmer, reggae, electronica, hip hop, tango, pop and other genres, all fluently woven into something uniquely Baron Cohen s. The album contains five reinterpretations of classic favorites as well as five original tunes created exclusively for this project, all sung in English, Hebrew or Ladino (Judaeo-Spanish). They are performed by some world-class Jewish singers, including Israeli superstar Idan Raichel, world-music diva Yasmin Levy and New York City-based rapper Y-Love (who actually rhymes in Yiddish!) to name but a few. Songs In the Key Of Hanukkah is set to be the premiere musical celebration of one of the world s most beloved holidays for years to come.

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Traditional Songs Brought to the Present, December 19, 2008

By	lambanlaa (Maryland, USA) - See all my reviews

My daughter needed a CD of holiday music to counter the Christmas music being played in her dance classes. This CD fit the bill, with its contemporary tunes and easy to listen to lyrics. We can listen to the CD in the car and enjoy the music for the music's sake. All but Track 5 (Keep the Fire Alive or something like that) are palatable and I find myself humming the Ladino tunes (e.g., Ocho Kandelikas) a lot. I am usually loathe to buy a religious music CD, but this one is really good.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sold out & on backorder but available for downloading at Amazon!, December 24, 2008

By	eg - See all my reviews

This review is from: Erran Baron Cohen Presents: Songs In The Key Of Hanukkah (MP3 Download)

Sold out & on backorder but available for downloading at Amazon!
My first download of an "album" ever.
Great way to get a last minute gift that one cannot buy in a store or "online".
Great original tunes and music.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Record for the Holidays, December 17, 2008

By	Myles (New York) - See all my reviews

I recently purchased this album and am very pleased. It's not often that great Chanukah records are released. Erran Baron Cohen successfully shows off his musicianship with original songs and brings new life to classic Chanukah favorites. This will definitely be playing at my Chanukah party!!